Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1
The British Embassy* in Cairo is looking to recruit a Political and
Communications Officer under the Political Section, job grade Executive
Officer (EO) to start as soon as possible.
The main purpose of the job is to support a strong UK-Egypt relationship, by
providing the embassy with expert analysis and advice on political issues,
with a focus on foreign policy. The candidate will also provide policy and
comms support as required.
The candidate will work as part of a high performing political team and will
regularly provide advice to senior staff in the Embassy.
Roles and responsibilities:
* Reporting on political events and developments in Egypt, with a focus on foreign policy.
* Providing written and oral advice and analysis on key policy issues relevant to UK-Egyptian cooperation.
* Assisting with delivering activity on priority policy areas, including through providing comms support alongside the Embassy comms team.
* Creating and maintaining a strong network of contacts by building relationships with government, academia, politics and civil society, and supporting Embassy engagement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
* Providing administrative support to Political Section as required, including on bilateral affairs, and assisting with Embassy events and senior official and ministerial visits from the UK.
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be
flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may
be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.
Key behaviours:
* Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
* Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
* Seeing the Big Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
* Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1
* A degree from a reputable university - preferably a Masters - in a relevant discipline, such as political sciences.
* A strong understanding of political, security and foreign policy issues in Egypt.
* Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic with excellent research, briefing and writing skills. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
* A confident communicator with strong organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and good presentation and representational skills. Proven ability to build a good and effective network of contacts and engage at all levels internally and with external stakeholders.
* Ability to be a team player, flexible, and work to tight deadlines.
* Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and preferably Microsoft Teams.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1
* Two (2) years of experience working in a political field.
* Experience of working on communications, including photo editing and videography.
* Experience of working on or studying foreign policy issues in Egypt.
Required behaviours 1
Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing,
Working Together
Application deadline 1
18 December 2023
Grade 1
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position 1
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week 1
36
Duration of Post 1
12 months
Region 1
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory 1
Egypt
Location (City) 1
Cairo
Type of Post 1
British Embassy
Number of vacancies 1
1
Salary Currency 1
USD
Salary 1
1,570
Start Date 1
4 February 2024
Other benefits and conditions of employment 1
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Egypt.
Remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and
remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of
*USD 1,570 per month, subject to insurance and tax as per the usual
regulations, based on a 36 hours per week. However, employees who are not
liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries
reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related
bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training and
development, etc. There are no other allowances payable as part of this
package. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection
with this position.
The role is for a full-time employment on a fixed term contract basis,
initially for one (1) year, subject to three (3) months ' probationary
period.
The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers
through formal and informal training and coaching. You will have access to the
full suite of learning and development opportunities, including the FCDO's
Diplomatic Academy. We also provide regular in-house learning opportunities
and are committed to supporting further academic opportunities.
The successful applicant will have access to a range of Learning and
Development opportunities with in-house and e-learning, with the potential for
overseas training. From time to time there will be requirements to assist
other teams within the Department, building overall resilience and broader
experience.
Additional information 1
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include to their online application form 1) an
updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections
of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the
role; and 3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online
application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Egypt local time)
on 18 December 2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take
around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in
country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and
the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the
progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any
disruption.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a
'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a
largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second
or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the
successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable
clearances.
Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the
terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.
The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited
locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service
according to local Egypt employment law.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country
Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net
site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites,
however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you
complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive
it.